Understanding the complex determinants of height and adiposity in disadvantaged daycare preschoolers in Salvador, NE Brazil through structural equation modelling

Lander, Rebecca L.; Williams, Sheila; Costa-Ribeiro, Hugo; Mattos, Ângela Peixoto de; Barreto, Danile Leal; Houghton, Lisa A; Bailey, Karl B.; Lander, Alastair G.; Gibson, Rosalind S.

doi:10.1186/s12889-015-2406-x

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“…Both Wiria et al [ 44 ] and Li et al [ 34 ] showed that adults infected with intestinal parasites were more likely to have a lower BMI ( p < 0.05). This same pattern was observed in children using various measures of weight-for-height, as reported by Gerber et al [ 30 ], Verhagen et al [ 42 ], Zhou et al [ 45 ], Geltman et al [ 29 ], Chu et al [ 28 ], Sayasone et al [ 40 ], Lander et al [ 33 ] and Zavala et al for Ascaris infection ( p < 0.05) [ 46 ]. Several other studies also showed parasitic infections associated with lower weight-for-height indicators, although the outcomes were not statistically significant (Patel and Khandekar [ 36 ], Casapia et al [ 27 ], Amare et al [ 26 ], Sanchez et al [ 39 ], Orden et al [ 35 ] and Rivero et al [ 37 ]).…”

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Association between Intestinal Parasite Infections and Proxies for Body Composition: A Scoping Review

et al. 2022

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It has long been recognized that intestinal parasite infections and undernutrition are closely linked. However, little is known about the role of intestinal parasite infections (IPIs), or parasite clearance, in these processes. The aim of this scoping review was to summarize published evidence on the association between IPIs and body composition. PRISMA guidelines, PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases were searched up until June 2021. Studies reporting on IPIs in relation to (proxies for) body composition were eligible. Study quality and risk of bias were assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tools. Twenty-four studies were included, two Randomized Control Trials (RCTs) and 22 observational. Most observational studies showed IPIs to be associated with lower Body Mass Index (BMI) or being underweight as proxies for body composition. One RCT showed no effect of antiparasitic treatment on body composition, while the other one showed a significant post-treatment increase in body fat, as measured by BMI z-scores and skinfolds. This review lends support to distinct associations between IPIs and body composition. More longitudinal studies are needed using direct measures of body composition to investigate whether weight gained after antiparasitic treatment concerns an increase in body fat or healthy weight gain.

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confidence: 79%

Association between Intestinal Parasite Infections and Proxies for Body Composition: A Scoping Review

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“…Although the mean As value that we found in our study was significantly higher in those exposed to ETS, it was in the normal range according to a study by Hindmarsh et al (0.33 ± 0.11 µg/g) 39 . The mean As levels in Brazil (0.04 µg/g) and Spain (0.067 µg/g) were lower than those found in the present study (0.33 µg/g) 40 . In our study, younger age and guests smoking inside the house were found as factors that increased As levels.…”

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“…39 The mean As levels in Brazil (0.04 µg/g) and Spain (0.067 µg/g) were lower than those found in the present study (0.33 µg/g). 40 In our study, younger age and guests smoking inside the house were found as factors that increased As levels.…”

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Evaluation of hair cotinine and toxic metal levels in children who were exposed to tobacco smoke

Günay

İlarslan

Bakar‐Ates

et al. 2020

Pediatric Pulmonology

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Tobacco or tobacco products (TTP) are harmful because they contain nicotine and some heavy metals. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate whether the responses of parents to questionnaires were compatible with the hair cotinine levels of their children, and to investigate whether exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and living conditions increased the levels of cotinine, lead (Pb), arsenic (As), and cadmium (Cd) in the hair samples of the children. Questionnaires were administered to the parents questioning household consumption of TTP and living conditions. Children were grouped as “exposed to ETS” (E‐ETS) and “not exposed to ETS” (NE‐ETS). This grouping was performed through a questionnaire‐based evaluation, and a hair cotinine cut‐off value‐based evaluation. According to the questionnaire‐based evaluation, there were no significant differences in hair Pb, As, and Cd levels between the groups (P‐values: .337, .994, and .825, respectively). The hair cotinine of the E‐ETS group was higher (0.24 ± 0.21 vs 0.22 ± 0.15 ng/mg), but the difference was not statistically significant (P = .317). According to the cotinine evaluation, cotinine, Pb, and As levels were statistically higher in the E‐ETS group (P < .001, <.001, and .036, respectively), but there was no statistical difference between the groups in terms of Cd levels (P = .238). Our results showed that exposure to ETS increased the levels of cotinine, Pb, and As in the hair samples of children, and the questionnaire responses of the parents about their smoking habits might not be compatible with the hair cotinine levels of the children.

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“…A t -test was used to compare the values between 2007 and 2014. Based on former works of literature, a pairwise correlation test was used to produce the correlation matrix for each of the variables known or hypothesised to influence the CVD of the adult [ 28 ]. General estimating equation (GEE) test is a development of the generalised linear model to observe the association between independent variables and dependent variables [ 29 , 30 ].…”

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Pathways from Food Consumption Score to Cardiovascular Disease: A Seven-Year Follow-Up Study of Indonesian Adults

Isaura

Chen

Yang

2018

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Background: Available prospective studies of food insecurity and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have included obesity and hypertension as the modifiable risk factors. Studies using the physical activity measures are lacking, and where to contribute to counterbalance the risk associated with food insecurity and CVD remains unclear. We aimed to use structural equation modelling (SEM) to explore the complex direct and indirect factor variables influencing cardiovascular disease (CVD) during a seven-year follow-up study. Methods: For 3955 adults who participated in the Indonesian Family Life Surveys in 2007 and 2014, we used SEM to examine the direct and indirect relationships of food consumption score, body shape index, physical activity volume, and blood pressures on CVD. Results: Based on the beta coefficients from a regression analysis, the significant direct effects (p < 0.001) for CVD were food consumption score (FCS), a body shape index (ABSI), vigorous physical activity volume (VPAV), and systolic blood pressure (SBP). Indirect (p = 0.004–p < 0.001) effects for CVD were FCS, ABSI, moderate physical activity volume (MPAV), and VPAV. Food-insecure people are more likely to consume high-calorie diets that lead to obesity, which, together with a lack of vigorous physical activity, leads to hypertension and CVD. Conclusions: Of the multiple factors influencing CVD, the modifiable risk factors were FCS, ABSI, and VPAV. Hence, the recommendations for CVD prevention should include targeting food insecurity, body shape index, and vigorous physical activity besides the measurement of blood pressure.

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Understanding the complex determinants of height and adiposity in disadvantaged daycare preschoolers in Salvador, NE Brazil through structural equation modelling

Cited by 9 publications

References 38 publications

Association between Intestinal Parasite Infections and Proxies for Body Composition: A Scoping Review

Association between Intestinal Parasite Infections and Proxies for Body Composition: A Scoping Review

Evaluation of hair cotinine and toxic metal levels in children who were exposed to tobacco smoke

Pathways from Food Consumption Score to Cardiovascular Disease: A Seven-Year Follow-Up Study of Indonesian Adults

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